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IBM 45W1218 8Gb/s SFP+ 10km 1310nm Duplex LC SMF Transceiver
- 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speed
- SFP+ form factor for high-density deployments
- Duplex LC connector for fiber optic connection
- Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) support
- 1310nm wavelength for long-distance transmission
- Maximum transmission distance of 10km
- Compatible with IBM and other MSA-compliant networking equipment
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Product Overview
The IBM 45W1218 is an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver module. It is designed for single-mode fiber (SMF) and operates at a wavelength of 1310nm, with a maximum transmission distance of 10km.
Technical Information
| Data Rate | 8Gb/s Fibre Channel |
| Form Factor | SFP+ |
| Connector Type | Duplex LC |
Additional Specifications
| Fiber Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
| Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Max Distance | 10km |
Product Description
The IBM 45W1218 is a high-performance Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) transceiver module engineered for Fibre Channel storage area networks (SANs). Operating at a robust 8Gb/s speed, this module facilitates rapid and reliable data transfer between servers and storage devices, crucial for demanding enterprise storage applications. Designed for single-mode fiber (SMF) optic cables, the 45W1218 utilizes a 1310nm wavelength, enabling it to achieve extended reach of up to 10 kilometers. This long-distance capability makes it ideal for connecting storage resources across large campus environments or between geographically dispersed data centers, ensuring high availability and performance. The module features a standard Duplex LC connector, ensuring a secure and reliable physical connection to the fiber optic infrastructure. Its SFP+ form factor allows for high-density port configurations in compatible switches and host bus adapters (HBAs), maximizing the number of connections within a given rack space. This transceiver is a key component for building scalable and resilient storage networks.
